Quito is the home to beautiful cathedrals, elegant old mansions, interesting museums, plazas and parks, and is filled with street markets selling a wealth of Ecuadorian jewels, arts and crafts. This wonderful spring-like climate is dominated by mountains, with several snow-capped volcanoes standing majestically in the distance. It was also declared the third most important world cultural heritage site in Latin America, by UNESCO.

Two or three hours north of Quito by bus lies the small town of Otavalo, famous for its Saturday Indian market, which dates back to pre-Inca times, and where bargaining has traditionally been something of an art.

Day Tour to Otavalo Market

Start your trip through the Awakening Valley in Calder�n with its bread-dough figures and Cayambe for the local food specialties. Passing by some of the most attractive artisan centers and Andean landscapes, you arrive in Otavalo and its famous indigenous market just in time to bargain for hand-knitted wool sweaters, colorful tapestries, wood carvings, silver jewelry, native paintings, woolen and straw hats, and much more. Lunch will be served at a typical nearby hacienda or country inn. Afterwards, enjoy amazing landscapes in your way back to Quito.

Prices per person:

• 2 people: $105
• More than 2 people: $88

*Includes private transportation with an English speaking guide, lunch

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